Organisation & Independence.
Bespoke coaching for children who struggle to get started, stay organised, or manage time, attention and belongings, building practical skills and genuine independence at their own pace.
When getting started is the hardest part.
- BSc Psychology (Hons)
- Qualified Teacher Status
- London Teacher of the Year Award 2021
- Psychological Researcher
- Former Assistant Psychologist
- 10+ years experience across Psychology and Education
- In person across North London and online worldwide
For many children, the difficulty is not ability, it is everything around it. Getting started, knowing what to do first, keeping track of tasks and belongings, managing time, and staying with something long enough to finish it. This is often called executive function, and it can affect confident, capable children just as much as anyone. Ruby does not label a child as disorganised or lazy. She works out what is getting in the way, then builds practical strategies and independence around how your child actually works.
Who it's for
- Children who find it hard to get started or know what to do first
- Children who lose track of tasks, homework, time or belongings
- Children who struggle with focus, planning or finishing things
- Children with ADHD, autism or executive function differences
- Children who rely heavily on adults to stay organised
How Ruby approaches it
- Ruby starts by understanding where things break down for your child, without judgement
- Practical, personalised strategies for starting, planning and finishing
- Building independence step by step, so your child relies less on adult prompting
- Confidence built alongside skills, because feeling capable matters as much as being organised
- Approaches that fit your child's profile, including neurodivergent ways of thinking
What Ruby and your child work towards
Every child is different, but this is the kind of growth Ruby and your child work towards together.
What executive function coaching involves
Executive function describes the skills a child uses to organise themselves and get things done: getting started, planning what to do first, holding instructions in mind, keeping track of time and belongings, switching between tasks, and staying with something long enough to finish it. These skills develop at different rates in different children, and they can be harder for children with ADHD, autism or differences in processing speed and working memory.
Coaching works on these skills in practical, everyday terms. Ruby and your child look at where things break down for your child, try approaches together, and keep the ones that actually help, whether that is a way of breaking down a task, a routine for packing a bag, or a prompt that reduces the need for adult reminders. Progress here tends to be gradual rather than immediate, and the aim is that your child feels more in control and relies less on someone else to hold it all together.
How it works
- 01It starts with a free 15-minute discovery call about what is happening for your child and what you are hoping for.
- 02Ruby builds a programme around your child's goals, strengths and needs. The focus and pace are shaped with your child, not set in advance.
- 03There is no minimum. Programmes continue for as long as they help, with regular reviews along the way.
Frequently asked questions
Is this therapy or counselling?
No. This is educational, psychology-informed coaching. It is not therapy or counselling, and it is not a substitute for clinical support. If Ruby believes a child would benefit from clinical support, she will always say so.
What ages is this suitable for?
Programmes are designed for children and young people aged 7 to 18, with sessions adapted to the child's age, confidence, and context.
My child has ADHD or is autistic. Is this suitable?
Yes. The programme is strengths-based and built around how your child actually thinks and works, rather than expecting them to fit a standard system. It is coaching and skill-building, not clinical treatment or assessment.
What happens on the discovery call?
The free discovery call is a chance for Ruby to understand what is going on for your child, answer your questions, and decide together whether coaching feels like a good fit.
How many sessions will my child need?
There is no minimum. Programmes continue for as long as your child needs. Some children need a short, focused block, while others benefit from longer support. Ruby and the family review together as sessions progress.
Talk it through with Ruby.
A free 15-minute discovery call, no pressure and no obligation.
Education-led tuition and coaching, not therapy or clinical treatment. If Ruby believes a child would benefit from clinical support, she will always say so.